Funds Awarded to Non-Profits Benefiting Local Community

NewsApril 25, 2019

The City of Rocklin receives funding from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development in the form of Community
Development Block Grants (CDBG) each year. The funds are used, in
part, to assist residents with securing decent housing, benefit
the elderly, and expand economic opportunities for those of low
and moderate incomes.

On Tuesday, April 22, the Rocklin City Council resolved to
award a total of approximately $53,000 in CDBG
funds for Fiscal Year 2019/2020 to four local non-profit
organizations serving the people of Rocklin.

Seniors First
The Senior Nutrition Program (SNP) at Seniors First provides hot
meals to seniors at the Rocklin cafe location. Hot noon-time
meals are served Monday through Friday to seniors and disabled
individuals free of charge. The SNP reduces food insecurity,
prevents the adverse effects of malnutrition, and fosters a
feeling of camaraderie and comfort to lessen the isolation
experienced by many seniors. An estimated 150 people are expected
to benefit from the grant award.

Stand Up Placer
Stand Up Placer will use the awarded grant funds to support their
victim services program, which benefits Rocklin residents who are
survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault or human
trafficking. The program addresses the need for survivors
of domestic/sexual violence and/or human trafficking to address
their trauma, including mental and physical health needs, support
their individual process of healing, and reduce the risk of
future violence in their lives.

In addition to over 50 survivors being helped, a portion of the
funds will be allocated to wages and benefits for advocacy
specialists, therapists, and the clinical manager.

Salvation Army
The Salvation Army prevents homelessness by giving a hand up to
those in need. Families or individuals that receive a 3-day pay
or quit notice from their landlord and have an unexpected expense
within the last month qualify for a one-time rental or deposit
assistance. They make an appointment with a Salvation Army
Service Coordinator and can receive much-needed assistance to
help prevent them from becoming homeless. The funding is
estimated to benefit 29 households, or 58 individuals, in
Rocklin.

Foothills Habitat for Humanity
Foothills Habitat for Humanity provides minor housing repairs at
no cost to homeowner households with extremely low, low, and
moderate income in Rocklin. The organization plans to
rehabilitate housing and remove architectural barriers in
low-income homes. Examples include removing deteriorated and
hazardous materials, installing a water heater, and fixing leaky
faucets. The project is estimated to benefit 20 households.